Wandering the world

I had read one novel by Shane (SA) Dunphy a few years ago, and while it was kind of weird, I rather liked it. I thought I would give his latest novel a go. The helpdesk drew me in because of the blurb and the promise of an intriguing story based on a help desk staffer who penetrates and ruins the life of a caller asking for tech help one evening. Below is that promise: James Fitzpatrick is a high-profile partner in one of London's most successful law firms. He's married to Be

Zero days is my second attempt to read a Ruth Ware novel. See also my review of The It girl . I have to be honest and say that neither book sparked my interest. I'm not sure whether I will seek out any further novels by Ware. I know she's extremely popular, but I don't really get her appeal. Zero days | Published June 2023 | Read January 2024 I loved the premise of Zero days and found the computer stuff super interesting. Jack and Gabe are at the centre of the story. They are

Lexie Elliott is another favourite British author of mine whose current complete catalogue I have now read. Her books are categorised as thrillers, mysteries or suspense novels, and they are all those things. The strength in Elliott’s writing, though, comes from her strong characterisation and the way she evokes a deep sense of place. These strengths make her books less like your standard thriller and more about people and their motivations, where the setting becomes another

I wanted to love All of us strangers. The film has won both critical and audience acclaim and was nominated for multiple BAFTA awards. It is a deeply moving and powerful film, exploring the themes of grief, loneliness and identity. All of us strangers | Released in Australia January 2024 | Viewed January 2024 | Directed by Andrew Haigh | Main cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell There are only four characters in the film. Andrew Scott plays Adam, a scre